Update on T-Boned Bike...

I just finished up with the Snake Farm adjuster on the damages to my old
inline 4 (my '82 XJ650 Maxim ) that happened when I was crossing an
intersection in Dallas... while I had right-of-way...

I was expecting to have to put up a big fight with them to cover me getting
a replacement bike... as the repair shop's estimate was just under $4000 in
actual damages (including labor).. But to my surprise, I am VERY satisfied
with what they offered me... Especially since blue-book retail on my bike
is only about $950.

I haven't decided whether or not I'll rebuild the bike myself over time,
and as parts become available on ebay or through salvage yards... but
either way, I'll be getting a replacement bike soon, and will be back on 2
wheels again.

Rex S.

 

I had the bike up at RPM Cycles for the estimate, and Roger was pretty
meticulous about it... The motor was shifted to the left side of the bike
by about 1/4" - so I know I'll have to yank the engine and straighten out
the motor mounting tabs - otherwise the u-joint (yep that old bike has a u-
joint in there) and/or the shaft will suffer some binding... Other than
those tabs, so far, teh frame is looking good. I've got replacement forks
on the way already, as well as replacement crankcase side-covers and
footpeg mounts all the way around... and I'll probably do 99% of the
wrenching myself.

I don't recognize that style of bike from the police I've seen around
here... But who knows what they're driving in Addison now. Regardless -
thanks for the link... I'll be looking for probably an early '90's or
possibly late '80's metric cruiser, though - probably with a private
seller, as I'll probably get a better price that way.

Rex S.

 

hey congrats on getting a good settlement. They usually screw you
pretty hard. Nice to hear a positive story for once.


--Fullstate

Me and Mah 'Priller!

 

Steve,

Can you point me to more info on this? Is that upcoming this next Sept
1st? Or did it begin last year? And is a new title different than a title
marked as "salvage"?

Rex S.

 

FYI - Found this.... Looks like according to the info here that there IS a
difference in the designations of "nonrepairable motor vehicle" and
"salvaged vehicle". Designated as nonrepairable means no titles can be
issued to it, and it legally cannot be driven on public roads in Tx.

Designated as "salvage" still has a title, but it has been notated as
salvage on the title - just so future owners of the vehicle are aware that
it's been totaled by an insurance company.

All from: http://www.dot.state.tx.us/vtr/vtrreginfo.htm?pg=form3

The insurance adjuster told me that they would note the bike as "salvage".
So I can rebuild it at my leisure, then pay the state fee for the "rebuilt
salvage fee".

Meanwhile, I'm keeping my eyes open for an older cruiser.

Rex S.